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Premier League
Dec 15, 2012 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
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Brendan Rodgers bemoans "bad day at the office"
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers describes his team's performance during their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa as "a bit flat".Dec 15, 17:37
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Paul Lambert praises "outstanding" Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails his players following their 3-1 victory at Liverpool.Dec 15, 17:10
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's stunning 3-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
Match Report
Two goals from Christian Benteke help Aston Villa overcome the challenge of Liverpool at Anfield.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa at Anfield.
HT Report
Aston Villa hold a 2-0 lead over Brendan Rodgers's Liverpool at the break at Anfield.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton
Saturday, December 13 at 3pm in Premier League
Saturday, December 13 at 3pm in Premier League
Next Game: Spurs vs. Liverpool
Saturday, December 20 at 5.30pm in Premier League
Saturday, December 20 at 5.30pm in Premier League
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Last Game: West Ham 2-3 Aston Villa
Sunday, December 14 at 2pm in Premier League
Sunday, December 14 at 2pm in Premier League
Next Game: Aston Villa vs. Man Utd
Sunday, December 21 at 4.30pm in Premier League
Sunday, December 21 at 4.30pm in Premier League
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Head to Head
Apr 7, 2012 3pm
Dec 18, 2011 2pm
Dec 6, 2010 3pm
Dec 29, 2009 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa ready for Anfield test'
Paul Lambert thinks that his Aston Villa side will thrive in the Anfield atmosphere when they face Liverpool tomorrow afternoon.Dec 14, 22:54
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Liverpool's Jose Enrique 'not ready' for Aston Villa match
Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique says that he is unlikely to play against Aston Villa this weekend due to a hamstring injury.Dec 13, 15:24
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